This Chingford route heads west along The Ridgeway and Old Church Road to Hall Lane, then joins the A406 North Circular Road heading east through Waterworks Roundabout before returning via Chingford Lane. With 5 roundabouts, 11 traffic signals, and a 50 mph A406 section, this route tests dual carriageway skills alongside quiet residential navigation.

Watch Out For

The A406 North Circular at 50 mph requires confident lane changes and merging with fast traffic. The bike lane near Hall Lane means cyclists may appear alongside you. Three give way junctions near Woodford need careful right-side checks. Two pedestrian crossings on the return leg are easy to miss when focused on navigation.

Route Features

This route has the most 20 mph coverage of any Chingford route, with extended residential stretches through The Green, Larkshall Road, and King's Road. The contrast with the 50 mph A406 section is dramatic. Five roundabouts test your ability to read lane markings and give way to the right at each approach.

Test Manoeuvres

You will be asked to pull up on the left near Station Road. Signal, check mirrors, and stop safely away from any junctions.

Key Tips

Do not let the long 20 mph sections make you complacent. Examiners watch for consistent speed control. On the A406, check mirrors early and signal in good time before lane changes. The 5 roundabouts are spread across the route, so keep your roundabout technique sharp throughout.